Holy Mess!! Where Did The Time Go??? Kaitlyn's Sweet 16 Trip to Disney **Updated 5/26** About This Page:

[ilovedisney0_0]

Well, it’s only been two months since we made a trip to Disneyland – for my birthday in March. But, only my Passporter friends understand that it has been TWO WHOLE MONTHS since I have been to Disney!!

This trip came about because - I can’t believe it, but my baby is turning 16 years old! Oh my gosh, it makes me sooo and at the same time! She is turning into such an amazing young woman, and I am so proud of her. For her Sweet 16 Birthday Bash, I gave my DD two options. #1 – I would give her a stack of cash, and we would go on a big ol’ shopping spree at the mall. Or #2 – we could take a trip. She decided that she wanted to go to California, to Disneyland, and she wants us to take her new boyfriend along!

So now, here it is, two days before our trip, and our Cast of Characters includes;

Me, Amy – In real life, I am an office manager for a dental practice during the day. I also have a part-time second job at night that feeds my Disney addiction , and as well I am attending school. That is all secondary, though, to being Kaitlyn’s mom! She is a very busy teenager, and keeps me on my toes. Life in our household is crazy busy, and I wouldn’t change it for a thing!



Being goofy yesterday, killing time while our car was getting the oil changed.

Kaitlyn – My DD had no choice but to love all things Disney. She is an avid Eeyore lover, pin trader, and all-around fantastic kid. She is finishing her sophomore year in high school, and looking forward to the summer. Her birthday is actually on May 21st, but we are celebrating the weekend before due to their school schedule. School in Arizona gets out on May 22nd this year, so on her actual birthday-day, DD will be taking finals!



Saturday, May 10, 2008 – Prom Night

Justin – DD’s boyfriend, and a junior at her school. Kaitlyn and Justin are both in Drama, and have performed in several productions together. He is a really nice boy, but very quiet – I hope he will be able to get a word in edgewise between the two of us!

The Plans – This is going to be a quick trip, unfortunately. With school almost over and all of their end of the year goings on, we only really have Saturday May 17th and Sunday May 18th to play. I had been hoping to be able to leave Phoenix on Friday night, after work, and drive to Anaheim. But the Drama department is holding their form of The Oscars on Friday night, and both Justin and Kaitlyn have been nominated for awards. Of course they can’t miss that!

We plan on leaving Phoenix early on Saturday morning, and driving to California. We should reach Disney about 10am on Saturday, which is fine if we go to CA Adventure that day. I was able to reserve two rooms at the Anaheim Hilton for $47 per night, using Priceline, which I think is a fantastic deal. Although we haven’t ever been to this hotel, I have been extremely happy with everything I have reserved using Priceline before. I am sure it will be fine, just for one night. Sunday will find us at Disneyland Park, and we will stay there until we get tired, or when we need to leave to get Justin home at the time his parents want – whichever comes first.

So, that’s it! I am looking forward to a fun-filled birthday celebration for my little girl (who isn’t so little anymore! ). I am a little bit worried about being the ‘third wheel’; after all, Kaitlyn and I normally do Disney by ourselves. This is the first time we are bringing someone along, and a boyfriend no less!! Wish me luck and pixie dust!!

[Colexis Mom]

Great start Amy I hope you guys have a magical time

[Two4Disney]

How wonderful, Amy! We're going to be there at the same time. You should love the Hilton - I've stayed there before and it's very nice and what a deal you got!

I didn't realize Arizona got out of school so early - I hadn't seen that out west before.

Anyway, have a great time and can't wait to hear all about the trip. We'll have to compare notes.

[DawnDenise]

Great start Amy!!! Good luck with the boyfriend along!!! Can't wait to hear all about it!

[DyanKJ130]

Great start, Amy!! I'm sure you are going to have a magical time! And, I'm still loving your new signature photo, with Kaitlyn the movie star!!

[Lemap760]

Happy Birthday Kaitlyn.
Have a great trip. Good luck with all teenage boyfriend related issues.

[scottjs]

It sounds great. I just wish you could make it into a three day weekend to give yourselves a bit more time for fun.

[mcc0313]

What a wonderful way to celebrate your daughter's brithday...have a great trip.

[DopeyGirl]

Hope you all have a great time!

I stayed at the Hilton Anaheim for a night last year and liked it a lot. Very fluffy towels and comfy beds!

[chezp]

I hope you all have a great time and I can't wait to hear all about it!

[ilovedisney0_0]

Thank you! Scott, I know - I was really trying to swing an extra day, but it didn't work out. Oh well, that just means I will have to go again soon! And I am glad to hear that some of you have stayed at the Hilton before, and it's a good hotel. I am just not too sure about the whole 'walking to Disneyland' instead of them having a shuttle...

[ilovedisney0_0]

Originally Posted by DyanKJ130

And, I'm still loving your new signature photo, with Kaitlyn the movie star!!

Dyan, Kaitlyn laughed when she read this... said she didn't even like that picture... then I saw her preening in the mirror!! Kids!

[tndisneyfam]

Great start Amy!!!! I hope you all have a wonderful trip!!! Can't wait to hear all about it!!

[tammyd_rn]

Sounds like fun Amy, Have fun sharing Kaitlyns Birthday with Justin. Happy Birthday Kaitlyn and good luck with the finals.

[PrincessSharon]

Sounds like fun! Hope everything went well. Kaitlyn! Can't wait to hear how it went.